The Hot Spot (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2025, The Hot Spot is a comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Kiyomi Endo is a single mother working at a business hotel near Mount Fuji whose life takes an unexpected twist after an encounter with an alien.
Who’s in it. The Hot Spot stars Mikako Ichikawa as Endo Kiyomi / "Ki", Akihiro Kakuta as Takahashi Kosuke, Anne Suzuki as Hazuki Nakamura and Kami Hiraiwa as Minami Hibino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Hot Spot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hot Spot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hot Spot tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hot Spot (2025)?
- In US, The Hot Spot is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hot Spot worth watching?
- The Hot Spot holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hot Spot?
- The Hot Spot stars Mikako Ichikawa, Akihiro Kakuta, Anne Suzuki, Kami Hiraiwa and Kaho.
- When was The Hot Spot released?
- The Hot Spot was released in 2025.